0307.79.01.55/Frozen Tridacna Clams/Japan

Frozen Tridacna Clams from Japan

Giant tridacna clams (Tridacnidae family) frozen for food, classified under HTS 0307.79.0155 as other clams despite large size. Rare import for specialty cuisine.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• CITES Appendix II permits required for Tridacnidae to prevent endangered species violations

• Declare shell weight separately if applicable for ad valorem calculations

• Source from aquaculture to avoid wild harvest bans